Herman H. Harding Obituary (1931

Herman H. Harding, 91 of Bloomington, passed away at 10:54 pm Sunday December 25, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. Herm was born April 2, 1931 in Sterling, Colorado, the son of Robert & Frances Harding. They moved when he was at a young age to Diller, Nebraska. He married high school sweetheart, Evelyn Hays, in 1954. She preceded him in death in the fall of 2019. He is survived by three children: Sandy (Bob) Schenkel, Ken (Susan) Harding and Cheri (Roger) Weaver; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and one son. Herm completed his Associates degree in Elementary Education at Fairbury College. He became a Junior High science teacher where he was also the football and basketball coach. In 1952, he enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1954. After his time in the military, he began his career with State Farm Insurance. During this time, he also began his college studies with the University of Nebraska and then completed his BBA at the University of Minnesota. He completed a year of graduate school as well. After a long, successful career he retired from State Farm in 1993 as a Human Resource Executive. The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU) was a proud career achievement. Cheering for Nebraska Cornhusker football, St. Louis Cardinal baseball and Illinois State basketball were favorite pastimes. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Normal for 19 years where he served in several capacities. He enjoyed playing golf in his spare time. Herm considered himself blessed to have traveled with his wife Evelyn and several friends to multiple countries. However, time with his family was the most important and numerous hours were spent attending his children and grandchildren's activities. n his later years, Herm and Evelyn moved to Luther Oaks where he continued to play an active role in the community. He enjoyed his time there with both new and longtime friends. Herm was a Christian that strove to practice his faith daily and was appreciative of the gifts of God. He was a wonderful example of love in how he cared for his wife Evelyn and his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Herman's funeral will be at 11:00 am Friday, December 30, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, Normal. Rev. Kathy King-Nobles officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 am Friday at the church. Entombment will be at East Lawn Mausoleum. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Normal or to the Luther Oaks Foundation.